Notice from the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government General Office on Issuing the “Shanghai Tent Campground Management Measures”

Shanghai Tent Campground Management Measures

Article 1 (Purpose and Basis)

To strengthen standardized management of tent campgrounds, these measures are formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, considering the actual conditions of this municipality.

Article 2 (Scope of Application)

These measures apply to tent campgrounds with clear operating entities that legally operate to meet public tourism and leisure needs, providing tent camping services or spaces.

Article 3 (Site Selection)

Tent campground construction must comply with territorial space planning and relevant special planning requirements, strictly adhere to ecological protection red lines, use land according to laws and regulations, and must not occupy permanent basic farmland, cultivated land, or wetlands, nor alter the basic attributes of forest land. Tent campgrounds should be located in safe areas, avoiding ecologically important or fragile locations, staying away from forest fire prevention zones, flood control areas, geological disaster-prone areas, and wildlife habitats. For tent campgrounds involving construction project approval and environmental impact assessment approval, site selection should avoid drinking water source protection areas. Tent campground construction and operation should not conflict with river management boundaries and embankment engineering facilities, and must not negatively impact river environments.

Encouragement is given to suitable tourist attractions, tourism resorts, rural revitalization demonstration villages, beautiful village demonstration villages, key rural tourism villages, country parks, existing construction land, urban ecological park belts, theme parks, and open leisure forest lands to designate camping leisure functional areas and provide camping services while complying with relevant regulations.

Article 4 (Site Operation)

Tent campground operators must complete standardized registration, strictly comply with relevant laws and production/operation regulations, implement clear pricing, publish visitor guidelines, and provide accurate marketing information. Camping projects involving food operations, public place hygiene, high-risk sports activities, and other items requiring approval must obtain relevant permits.

Tent campground operators or site providers must deploy security and cleaning personnel at campgrounds and strengthen patrols during peak visitor periods; scientifically determine maximum capacity based on spatial and environmental capacity; configure adequate waste sorting collection containers, toilets, and other sanitation facilities to maintain good hygiene and ecological environments. Encouragement is given to suitable tent campgrounds to provide convenient services such as parking, showers, potable water, and vending machines.

Tent campground operators or site providers must set up signs around campgrounds and at main entrances, indicating spatial boundaries, opening hours, activity content, consultation/complaint channels, and supervisory contact information, while promptly updating and publishing information changes.

Article 5 (Management Responsibilities)

Tent campground operators bear primary responsibility as operating entities.

Site providers where tent campgrounds are located bear supervision responsibility for site usage.

Supervisory departments of site providers bear supervisory responsibility for the sites.

District governments bear territorial management responsibility for tent campgrounds, guiding standardized development within their districts. Town governments and subdistrict offices conduct daily inspections and reporting according to their duties.

Various municipal departments are responsible for policy formulation, supervision, and guidance in their respective areas including culture and tourism, commerce, public security, planning resources, ecology and environment, agriculture and rural affairs, water affairs, emergency management, market regulation, sports, landscaping and city appearance, disease control, fire rescue, and spiritual civilization development.

Article 6 (Platform Responsibilities)

E-commerce platform operators must verify and register identity, address, contact information, business licenses, and other details of tent campground operators on their platforms according to legal requirements, and conduct regular verification updates.

Article 7 (Social Governance)

Tent campground operations must comply with grassroots governance requirements. Under the guidance and supervision of town governments and subdistrict offices, village committees should exercise autonomous management to maintain social harmony and prevent disputes. Encouragement is given to establish tent camping industry self-regulatory organizations to develop operational conventions and strengthen industry self-management and supervision.

Article 8 (Safety Management)

Tent campground operators bear primary responsibility for safety management, must establish safety work systems, strictly implement safety prevention measures, comply with requirements for fire protection, food, hygiene, disaster prevention, gas, electricity, ecological environmental protection, wildlife protection, and public health emergencies; equip necessary monitoring and warning systems, fire protection facilities, maintain emergency supplies, establish emergency plans, strengthen duty arrangements, and conduct emergency drills; enhance safety risk control, deepen hidden danger investigation and management, eliminate various safety risks

permanent basic farmland

Permanent basic farmland refers to high-quality agricultural land that is legally designated for long-term protection to ensure food security. This concept, particularly emphasized in countries like China, involves government policies that restrict non-agricultural development on these lands. It aims to preserve fertile soil for future generations by preventing its conversion to urban or industrial use.

cultivated land

Cultivated land refers to areas of the Earth’s surface that have been prepared and used for growing crops. This practice, central to the development of human civilization, began with the Neolithic Revolution over 10,000 years ago, which enabled the shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural societies. Today, it remains the foundation of global food production, though its methods and environmental impacts continue to evolve.

wetlands

Wetlands are low-lying areas of land that are permanently or seasonally saturated with water, creating a unique ecosystem distinct from both deepwater and dry land environments. Historically, they were often dismissed as worthless wastelands and were widely drained for agriculture or development. Today, they are recognized as vital habitats for biodiversity and for providing crucial services like water purification, flood control, and carbon storage.

forest land

“Forest land” refers to natural areas dominated by trees and native vegetation, which have existed for centuries or millennia. These ecosystems have historically provided resources, shelter, and spiritual significance for indigenous cultures and local communities. Today, they are vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and recreation, with many protected as national parks or conservation areas.

forest fire prevention zones

Forest fire prevention zones are designated areas managed through strategies like controlled burns, vegetation clearing, and public education to reduce wildfire risk. These zones have evolved from reactive firefighting approaches to proactive land management, particularly in fire-prone regions. Their history reflects a growing understanding of fire ecology and the importance of mitigating catastrophic wildfires.

flood control areas

Flood control areas are engineered landscapes, such as basins, reservoirs, or levees, designed to manage and redirect excess water during heavy rainfall or river overflows. Their history is rooted in ancient irrigation and water management systems, but modern large-scale projects proliferated in the 20th century in response to major flood disasters. These areas are crucial for protecting lives, property, and infrastructure in vulnerable regions.

geological disaster-prone areas

Geological disaster-prone areas are regions with heightened susceptibility to natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides, often due to their location on tectonic plate boundaries or unstable terrain. Historically, these areas have experienced catastrophic events that have shaped human settlement patterns, infrastructure development, and disaster preparedness strategies. Understanding their geological history is crucial for implementing effective mitigation measures and reducing risks to communities.

drinking water source protection areas

Drinking water source protection areas are designated zones around reservoirs, rivers, or groundwater wells where land use and activities are managed and restricted to prevent contamination. This environmental policy emerged in the late 19th and 20th centuries as a public health measure to combat waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. The core purpose is to safeguard public health by ensuring a supply of clean, safe drinking water by controlling potential pollutants from agriculture, industry, or development within these critical zones.